... mm, he's okay. Aruji saw to him first - I think he'll regain consciousness soon. They put him in his room to recover, and some of the others are watching over him. I'll probably volunteer to take a shift soon.

[because at the end of the day, that's his comrade.

. . . but he shakes his head a little even as he goes to reach out for itsuki, letting his fingertips brush lightly against his arm.]

... we don't have to talk about it, if it's too soon.

But you don't need to lie to me, if you're not fine.

[seeing as how itsuki's first mission along with them was one that they failed... how could anyone be fine after that?]